Procurement Contracts Manager

Weekday AI (YC W21); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday AI (YC W21) in Boston, MA is seeking a Procurement Contracts Manager to draft, review, and negotiate procurement agreements across multiple jurisdictions. You will manage the contract lifecycle, maintain the central repository, and coordinate with Legal, Information Security, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Procurement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in contract administration, a Bachelor's degree in Business or Legal Studies, and familiarity with GDPR/HIPAA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in contract administration or procurement contracting.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Legal Studies.
• Paralegal certification is an advantage.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting global procurement or legal functions.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate procurement contracts including NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and orders.
• Maintain centralized contract repository, renewals, deadlines, and approvals.
• Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Procurement.
• Lead contract execution and vendor negotiations end-to-end.
• Provide guidance on contract processes, obligations, and policy requirements.
• Prepare contract summaries, metrics, and risk analyses for leadership.

Skills

Contract lifecycle management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Autonomous work style

Data protection understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Legal Studies

Paralegal certification (advantage)

Tools

DocuSign

CLM systems

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

This role is for one of our clients

Salary: USD $100,000 to $132,000

A leading global professional services organization is seeking an experienced Procurement Contracts Manager to support its enterprise-wide procurement operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing procurement-related agreements across multiple jurisdictions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires a strong understanding of contract law, exceptional organizational capabilities, and effective communication skills to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Review, redline, draft, and negotiate procurement contracts such as NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and order forms, ensuring accuracy and alignment with internal playbooks and compliance standards.
• Manage and maintain the centralized contract repository, tracking renewals, deliverables, deadlines, and approval workflows.
• Coordinate internal reviews, due diligence, and approvals with teams such as Information Security, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Procurement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for vendor negotiations and oversee end-to-end contract execution.
• Support the full contract lifecycle by collaborating closely with legal, finance, risk, and procurement operations teams.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding contract process, obligations, and policy requirements.
• Prepare contract summaries, reporting metrics, and risk analyses for leadership review.
• Contribute to the enhancement of standard templates, clauses, workflows, and operational policies.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with data protection regulations and documentation standards.
• Assist in issue resolution and escalation of complex contract matters as necessary.
• Stay informed on legal, regulatory, and industry updates impacting procurement and contracting practices.

Required Proficiencies

• Hands-on experience with contract lifecycle management tools and e-signature platforms (e.g., DocuSign, CLM systems).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with legal teams, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously in a high-volume environment.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field.
• Paralegal certification is an advantage.
• 5+ years of experience in contract administration or procurement contracting.
• Strong understanding of contract law concepts, risk management, and compliance.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Experience supporting global procurement or legal functions strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Role Details

• Full-time | Mid-Senior Level (5-7 years experience)
• Bonus-eligible
• No relocation, travel, visa sponsorship, or security clearance required